KU's Collins and Aldrich Named to Associated Press All-America Teams
March 29, 2010
LAWRENCE, Kan. –
The Associated Press announced its All-America Teams Monday, honoring Kansas duo Sherron Collins and Cole Aldrich. Collins, a senior from Chicago, was named to the second team, while Aldrich, a junior from Bloomington, Minn., was named to the third team.
Collins led the Jayhawks in scoring at 15.7 points per game and totaled 157 assists. In addition to being named AP All-America second team, Collins was also named the 2010 Big 12 Championship Most Outstanding Player and is a Bob Cousy Award finalist.
Aldrich averaged 11.2 points and 9.8 rebounds per game for the 2009-2010 season. He blocked 123 shots to record a KU single-season record, was named 2010 Academic All-American of the Year and Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year.
Last year, Collins was named AP All-America Third Team, while Aldrich received AP All-America Honorable Mention accolades.
First Team
John Wall, Kentucky
DeMarcus Cousins, Kentucky
Evan Turner, Ohio State
Wes Johnson, Syracuse
Scottie Reynolds, Villanova
Second Team
James Anderson, Oklahoma State
Sherron Collins, Kansas
Greivis Vasquez, Maryland
Jon Scheyer, Duke
Da’Sean Butler, West Virginia
Third Team
Greg Monroe, Georgetown
Cole Aldrich, Kansas
Damion James, Texas
Luke Harangody, Notre Dame
Darington Hobson, New Mexico